Nick and Mike hand out Saints awards for the 2025 season. - Is there a clear Saints MVP? - Who took home the most Player of the Game honors? - Reacting to the NFL head coach carousel

Nick and Mike react to GM Mickey Loomis and HC Kellen Moore's end of season press conference. - Why did this year’s press conference feel different? - Should the Saints swing hard in free agency? - Maxx Crosby to New Orleans?

Saints GM Mickey Loomis and HC Kellen Moore held their end of season press conference Wednesday. Here's what you missed: - Moore: Building around QB Tyler Shough - Loomis: Shough progressed faster than expected, but success is not surprising - Loomis: Goal is to win the division, be dominant and make a playoff run - Loomis: Benefit of building a roster with a QB on a rookie contract - Loomis: Leaning into the rebuild after QB Derek Carr retired - Moore: Playing multiple rookies extensively - Loomis: Moore's growth as a head coach - Loomis: Process of determining if the team will bring back LB Demario Davis and DE Cam Jordan - Loomis: Recalibrating the plan after being caught off guard by Carr's retirement - Moore: Growth as a coach and handling adversity personally and as a team - Loomis: Thoughts on an extension for WR Chris Olave - Moore: Impressions of RB Alvin Kamara - Loomis: Excitement about the rookie class - Loomis: DE Chase Young's impact on the defense - Moore: Working with DC Brandon Staley - Loomis: Timing of Carr's retirement prevented the team from signing a veteran QB - Loomis: Moore handled Shough's timeline well - Loomis: Tempering expectations around Shough - Loomis: Building an organization around Shough that attracts free agents - Loomis: Thoughts on former Falcons GM Terry Fontenot - Loomis: Team is in position to take best player available instead of drafting specific positions - Loomis: Recognizing optimism around New Orleans, but tuning out the noise - Moore: Developing as a game manager in the HC role - Loomis: The current salary cap situation will allow the team to do far less work to reach compliance - Both: Trading for WR Ja'Lynn Polk and his progress - Loomis: The team has considered requesting to play in the Hall of Fame Game - Moore: Hall of Fame Game would be part of determining how to run training camp - Loomis: Making the case for former OG Jahri Evans to make the Hall of Fame - Loomis: Cam Jordan's resurgence was not surprising - Loomis: Prioritizing the interior of the offensive line during the offseason

Saints QB Tyler Shough, DB Alontae Taylor, DE Cam Jordan and WR Chris Olave held end of season press conferences Monday. Here's what you missed. Shough: - Optimism carrying into next season - Late success can be attributed to the culture built by HC Kellen Moore - Eagerness to improve footwork and passion to chase perfection - Expectations that come with being a starting quarterback - Thoughts on praise from LB Demario Davis - The goal is to build a team the city can rally behind - Rookie of the Year would be a cool accolade, but not more important than continuing to improve as a team - Staying in New Orleans for the offseason - Support system within the QB room - Looking forward to crawfish season, working on riding in a parade - Embodying the "I'll die on the field" mindset Taylor: - Optimism in the building - Playing under DC Brandon Staley was a fun opportunity - Focusing on fatherhood and listening to advice from vets as first free agency looms - Thoughts on time in New Orleans if it does come to an end Jordan: - Continuing to feel appreciated by the city of New Orleans - Strong core of players in the locker, including late additions - Showing promise during the right part of the season - Double-digit season serving as an exclamation point of ability late in career - Benefits of having Shough in the locker room - Biggest takeaways from working with Moore - DE Chase Young has embraced the organization's culture and understands the effort required on each play Olave: - Symptoms that led to blood clot diagnosis and long-term health - Watching Shough from afar while out due to the blood clot - Building on the momentum created by Shough - Excitement to have stability at QB and play caller - Moving past thoughts of retirement - Case for Shough to win Rookie of the Year - Thoughts on backup QB Spencer Rattler deserving the opportunity to start somewhere in the NFL

Nick, Mike and Kevin break down the Saints' season finale. - Chase Young and Cam Jordan reach double-digit sacks - Thoughts on Tyler Shough's rookie season - Early over/under win total for 2026?

Nick and Mike discuss what's at stake for the Saints against the Falcons. - Future schedule ramifications tied to the season finale - Should the Saints bring Demario Davis back for another year? - How many primetime games will the Saints play in 2026?

Saints HC Kellen Moore provided extensive injury updates Friday. Here's what you missed: - Injured Reserve: WR Mason Tipton, TE Jack Stoll, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, DB Michael Davis - Out: WR Chris Olave, RB Alvin Kamara, DT Bryan Bresee, DT Nathan Shepherd - Questionable: G Dillon Radunz, QB Spencer Rattler, LB Demario Davis - Signed to roster: WR Ronnie Bell, WR Samori Toure, OLB Fadil Diggs - Olave is progressing well and in good spirits, but has a journey ahead after blood clot diagnosis - Value of the run game growing across the league - Opportunity for young receivers to step up amid injuries

Saints HC Kellen Moore, all three coordinators, LB Demario Davis and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Update on WR Chris Olave's health after Olave was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung STC Phi Galiano: - Lack of execution by the kickoff return team in Tennessee - Special team players taking on larger roles due to injuries and how it affects preparation DC Brandon Staley: - Thoughts on the Falcons' rushing attack - Rookie LB Danny Stutsman is playing at a starting caliber - Being a head coach again is still a dream, but so is coaching the Saints' defense - Falcons' WR Drake London presents challenges as a complete receiver - Value of the run game growing for offenses - Defense handled Titans QB Cam Ward's play extension well - DB Alontae Taylor had a high quality second half against the Titans - DE Chase Young is just entering his prime OC Doug Nussmeier: - Thoughts on Olave's situation - Entering Week 18 with an entirely new receiving corps from the beginning of the season - QB Tyler Shough's ability to adapt to injuries across the rest of the offense - RB Audric Estime's performance against Tennessee was well-deserved - WR Kevin Austin Jr. is making the most of his opportunity in practice as well as games Davis: - Continuing to peak and exceed goals physically and mentally in Year 14 - Desire to continue playing beyond the 2025 season Jordan: - Thoughts on the amount of game balls being handed out after games - Winning as a team - Future with the Saints - Closing out the season against Atlanta's offense

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Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Injury report: - Impact of rookie class - Benefits of rookies getting extended playing time - Giving the city something to cheer for during win streak - Shough's growth has stood out in his leadership and pocket awareness -The timing of turning to Shough felt right - WR Chris Olave's route running is an important trait for the offense - Shough's accountability is a huge benefit for a quarterback - Thoughts on Falcons RB Bijan Robinson - Having stability across an offseason after one-year stints in LA and Philly - Quick game allows the offense to get into a rhythm to take shots - Shough's development and execution within the structure of the play Shough: - Growing up watching NFL Films Mic'd Up - Watching his interactions on the sideline during his Mic'd Up segment - Being intentional when having conversations on the sideline - Thoughts on Falcons' safeties Xavier Watts and Jessie Bates - Success on the field translating to leadership - Red zone struggles against Atlanta in first meeting - Rookie LT Kelvin Banks Jr. has lived up to high expectations - Continuing to elevate the offense despite injuries - Moore's leadership style in respected by players because it's organic - Respect for the entire rookie QB class Banks: - Playing with more anticipation - Shough's personality makes him a good leader - Thoughts on Shough's Rookie of the Year case

Nick and Mike preview Saints at Falcons - Saints' rookies gaining national attention - Will Alontae Taylor stay or go? - Should the Saints be aggressive in free agency?

Saints HC Kellen Moore, LT Kelvin Banks Jr. and DL Jonah Williams spoke to the media Monday. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Deciding Week 9 was the right time for Tyler Shough to take over as the starting quarterback - Explanation of why it's important to highlight positive moments by giving away game balls - Playing on the scout team allowed Shough to learn how to navigate the pocket and test his arm in a low-consequence setting - Shough has earned national recognition and Rookie of the Year buzz Banks: - Captains have generated buy-in with the younger players - Moore is a players' coach who is open to new ideas and collaboration from players during install meetings - Individual players receiving game balls is a reflection of team success - Shough's progression since the beginning of the season - Listening to and applying criticism has been the most important lesson as a rookie Williams: - Thoughts on DE Chase Young's strip-six - Consistency from Moore and DC Brandon Staley held the locker room together - Moore's levelheadedness allows the team to focus on progression instead of getting caught up in wins and losses Moore (again): - Choosing to take an eight-point lead at the end of the game instead of attempting a two-point conversion

Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' win at Tennessee. - Depleted Saints' offense wins fourth consecutive game - Should Chris Olave win Comeback Player of the Year? - Tyler Shough wins the Battle of the Rookie QBs

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Nick and Mike preview Saints at Titans. - Biggest areas left to improve? - Saints rookies earning high praise - Over/unders for the rest of the season

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Saints HC Kellen Moore revealed a lengthy injury report Friday afternoon. Here's what you missed: - TE Foster Moreau sent to Injured Reserve - OUT: DT Bryan Bresee, Alvin Kamara, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden and RG Cesar Ruiz - Questionable: WR Mason Tipton, WR Chris Olave and K Charlie Smyth - S Justin Reid could serve as an emergency kicker if Smyth (illness) is unable to play Sunday - Moreau's move to IR is more about the timing of the schedule than the injury and allows rookie TE Moliki Matavao to join the active roster - Matavao's progress since the beginning of the season - Titans' defense is strong up front and excels in situational football - Thoughts on Titans' RB Tony Pollard, who Moore coached in Dallas

Saints DC Brandon Staley and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday afternoon. Here's what you missed. Staley: - Emphasis on building trust with the players when the new staff was hired - HC Kellen Moore's consistency and poise helped build the culture - Thoughts on Titans' QB Cam Ward - The respect the coaching staff has for Titans' RB Tony Pollard - Finding a way to incorporate the strengths of each player, such as LB Isaiah Stalbird's role as a third down rusher - Examples of where his competitiveness came from - Cam Jordan's production in Year 15 is special Jordan: - DE Chase Young is starting to reach for his potential - Thoughts on sequence of plays against Jets with back-to-back sacks - Young core learning what a winning culture looks like and being part of building that culture - Reaching 130 career sacks - Identifying core players from year-to-year - Pouring effort into the final two weeks to enjoy the rest of the season - Preferring Pro Bowls to All-Pro selections

Saints HC Kellen Moore and QB Tyler Shough spoke to the media Tuesday. Here's what you missed: Moore: - Maintaining consistent messaging regardless of wins and losses - Establishing a culture, plan and process beyond results in order to create positive routines - Steady improvement of rookie LT Kelvin Banks - Rookies pushing through long season for the first time - Rookie class if full of experience, competitiveness and resilience - Thoughts on Titans QB Cam Ward - Shough's ability to make pre-snap adjustments - Play sequencing throughout the season and during games Shough: - Pre-snap abilities transferred from college and continued to grow with more reps as the starter - Learning the importance of positive plays has been crucial as a starting QB - Juwan Johnson's meaning to the team and himself - Discussing game plans with Moore - Cleaning up mistakes week-to-week and being both your own biggest critic and biggest fan - Relationship with Cam Ward

Nick and Mike discuss the Saints' win streak and upcoming game against the Titans. - Tyler Shough vs. Cam Ward: Will Shough cement himself as top rookie QB? - Should Saints bring back Cam Jordan, Taysom Hill and Demario Davis? - Did offseason team bonding activities create a winning culture?